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HFCS Championship Teams Recognized By New York State Assembly

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by Alex Brooks
A celebration of the accomplishments of the Hoosick Falls sports program was held as part of the School Board meeting on December 20. Assemblyman Tony Jordan was on hand to congratulate the teams as was State Senator-elect Steve McLaughlin and Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
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After Newtown, School Safety Is The Issue At The HFCS Board Meeting

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by Alex Brooks
After having a packed auditorium for the athletic celebration which began the Hoosick Falls School Board meeting on December 20, the regular meeting itself took place in a nearly empty auditorium.
Superintendent Ken Facin said it had been a tough week following the Newtown school shooting, trying to reassure apprehensive students and holding meetings aimed at improving school safety. Facin said the State Police will be visiting the school once a week, getting to know the school and consulting on security issues.
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Hoosick Falls Central Fourth-Graders Make Wishes Come True!

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This year the fourth grade class at Hoosick Falls Central School continued to help support Make-A-Wish of Northeastern New York. This organization is committed to granting the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions living in the 518 area code. Our goal was to raise $300 through the sale of Make-A-Wish Angels.
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Automotive Students Visit Performance Auto & Body Repair

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submitted by Lorraine Brownell
A group of Hoosick Falls students in Mr. Nielsen’s Automotive Technology course took a tour of the facilities at Performance Auto & Body Repair, a body shop located in Eagle Bridge.  Students learned first hand the challenges employees in the collision repair industry face.
Owner Monty Wolfrum provided a detailed explanation of his business beginning with the computerized damage appraisal and ending with the financial constraints that must be adhered to in repairing a vehicle.
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Common Core State Standards Changing The Shape Of Education At Hoosick Falls

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submitted by Lorraine Brownell
Last year New York State transitioned from using Core Curriculum to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as a framework for instruction. As a result, the academic focus at Hoosick Falls changed significantly. In eighth grade alone, CCSS has altered the way educators are teaching literacy and the experiences they are providing students.
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Panther Bowling Round Up

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HF 3                      Ft. Edward 1
The Hoosick Falls bowling team won a hard fought close match against Northern Division power house Fort Edward by the score of 3-1 on Thursday, December 13.  After winning the first game by 111 pins, Hoosick Falls lost the second game by 32 pins and then won the third game by 27 pins to give them the point for match total.  Hoosick Falls had total pins of 3,729, which is their high total of the season, to Fort Edward’s total pins of 3,623.  Hoosick Falls now has a record of 23-1 and Fort Edward has a record of 21-3.
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